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SG57 CXV

2007 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,454 mi
Last recorded91,454 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 CXV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 91,454 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body has cover /tray fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2019 91,454 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,483 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 81,309 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front windscreen has minor scratch damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 205/55/16

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge 205/55/16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily cracked and perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge 205/55/16

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Jul 2018 81,309 miles

Emissions not tested Insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant level at minimum

Front windscreen has minor scratch damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 205/55/16

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge 205/55/16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily cracked and perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge 205/55/16

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracked 205/55/16

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 72,745 miles

Emissions not tested Insufficient engine oil (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant level at minimum

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracked 205/55/16

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,361 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Both rear tyres slightly cracked between tread 205/55/16

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn and pitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

engine oil level low

Fail 23 Jun 2016 64,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Both rear tyres slightly cracked between tread 205/55/16

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn and pitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,010 miles

both front tyres,wear on edges.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 58,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres,wear on edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,640 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,025 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,797 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,024 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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SG57 CXV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 80,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG57 CXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG57 CXV registered?

SG57 CXV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is SG57 CXV safe to buy?

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